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Becky's Island Music Trivia Quiz #264 - 3/15/06

Bass Guys (and Gals)

Answers

1. He played bass on all those Memphis soul hits, and also played with the Blues Brothers. Who is he?: Donald "Duck" Dunn
2. Led Zeppelin's bassist shares his name with an American military hero - who was he?
: John Paul Jones
3. Who is Michael Balzary, and why is he in this quiz?
: Flea, the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers
4. Who is Gordon Sumner, and why is he in this quiz?
: Sting, the bassist for the Police
5. Bernard Edward's bass line from what Chic song was lifted for "Rapper's Delight?"
: "Good Times"
6. Bassists Jennifer, from L7, and Richard, from the Sunshine Band, share this last name.
: Finch
7. He played bass in the Jefferson Airplane and in its spinoff, Hot Tuna, but not with the Partridge Family.
: Jack Casady
8. Which female bassist had a hit duet as a singer with John Mellencamp, covering Van Morrison's "Wild Life?"
: MeShell NdegeOcello
9. Chicago has had two bass players who also are tenor singers. Who are they?
; Peter Cetera and Jason Scheff
10. Victor Lemonte Wooten plays bass for this very strange jazz-bluegrass group.
: Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
11. This onetime Journey bassist is now a household name in the U.S. thanks to his stint as a judge on "American Idol." Who is he, dawg?
: Randy Jackson
12. James Jamerson played bass on many 60s hits from what record company?
: Motown
13. Bill Wyman was the Rolling Stone's bass player until the early 90s - who replaced him?
: Darryl Jones
14. Ahh, baby, what's the name of the P-Funk bassist?
: Ahh, the name was Bootsy Collins, baby!
15. He was the original Beatles' bass player, but was soon replaced by Paul McCartney. Who was he?
: Stu Sutcliffe
16. Rush's bassist is also the band's lead singer, with a very high voice - who is he?
: Geddy Lee
17. Michael Anthony is the bassist for what 80s hard-rocking band?
:Van Halen

Bonus: This female session bassist played on most of Phil Spector's hits and also assisted Brian Wilson with the bass playing on "Pet Sounds." Who is she?: Carol Kaye

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